Tail Wagging Field Trips for Shelter Dogs

Book Your Adventure Here!

STEP 1.1: Sign Up

STEP 1.2: Requested Donation $20 USD

STEP 2: WATCH THE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

STEP 3: HAVE FUN!!

TAKE A SHELTER DOG ON A FIELD TRIP AND GET YOUR DOGGIE FIX!

Puppy Paradise is pleased to announce our Field Trip program! Enjoy the natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta. Get your “dog fix,” and give a dog a break from the shelter all at the same time! Taking the dog out of the shelter and allowing him or her to have a fun day is incredibly beneficial to the dog’s mental health, it often helps the dog get adopted, and most importantly, we get to learn more about the dog’s true behavior.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Register to schedule date & time, let our staff match you with an appropriate field trip friend or select one from Puppy Profiles or in person if you want to visit Puppy Paradise shelter. The easiest way is to have a happy dog delivered to you. Then off you go! Sign up and register. A donation is requested to help defer the cost of running the TAIL WAGGING field trip program and making sure all our amazing PUPPY PARADISE dogs have everything they need while waiting for their forever homes.

Days & Hours

  • Delivery: 10:00 am 
  • The return will be at the same place of delivery at 5:00 pm
    Please contact Jeff or Jessy using the number provided when you meet our staff.

Location:

Parque Lazaro Cardenas y Estacionamiento

Pino Suárez, 48380, Venustiano Carranza y, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

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WHERE CAN I TAKE MY DOG FOR THE DAY?

We’ll give you some advice depending on where to go on the day of your adventure, depending on the dog you choose and the weather outside. Suggestions often include:

  • Any beach. Los Muertos has a pier, restaurants, and bars.
  • The world famous Malecon boardwalk
  • Rio Quale Island with shops and paths
  • Gringo Gulch neighborhood

Many restaurants are dog friendly that have patio or beach seating. Some of our favorites are:

GUIDELINES

  • Participant must be at least 18 years old
  • Register an account for ease of doing the Tail Wagging Field Trip
  • Liability waiver must be signed.
  • You are requested to make a $20 USD  donation.
  • Dogs must be transported in an enclosed vehicle and must be tethered to the seats (no riding in an open convertible or in the open bed of a truck).
  • Dogs must be on leash at all times. Please do not introduce your shelter dog to other dogs you meet on your field trip. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Please do not rub anything on the dogs such as oils, lotions, or other scented creams which can cause irritation.
  • HAVE FUN AND FEEL THE LOVE YOUR DOG WILL SHARE FOR BEING SO GRATEFUL TO BE OUT AND ABOUT WITH YOU!
    Field Trip Waiver

STEP 4: SEND US YOUR PHOTOS/VIDEOS

Click the button below to tell us about your experience and share any photos or videos you may have taken. This information is vital in helping the shelter dog get adopted! Even the briefest snapshot of the dog’s behavior outside of the shelter is crucial to understanding the animal’s true personality. Make sure if you post that you tag us #YVONNEKAFOUNDATION on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok

Any content sent to us may be used on our website and social media for marketing purposes.

Yvonneka Foundation Field Trip Waiver

Thank you for taking one of our shelter dogs on a Field Trip! The Field Trip Program offers our shelter dogs a chance to socialize and exercise while being exposed to the public to encourage adoptions. The Yvonneka Foundation relies donations from wonderful people like you to help provide the funding we need to care for our animals and get them adopted.

  • I understand this animal is legally the property of the Yvonneka Foundation . While this animal is in my custody, I will be liable for the care and wellbeing of said animal as well as follow Puerto Vallarta laws and regulations.
  • I understand that the dog in my care is required to, and will remain secured on, a leash by with the adopt me harness at all times. *
  • I understand that the person in control of the leash must be 18 years of age or older. Therefore, I am legally admitting to being of necessary age. *
  • I understand that this field trip dog must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. I will contact Yvonneka Foundation staff if I want to keep the dog longer. If the animal in my possession is not returned by the deadline, I may be charged a late fee. *
  • I understand that I am responsible for contacting the Yvonneka Foundation immediately in the event the animal becomes overheated, injured or is in distress, becomes lost, or is stolen. *
  • I understand I may only take my field trip dog to locations on the approved destination list. *
  • I understand that animals are different from human beings in their responses to human actions, and the actions of the animals are often unpredictable. An animal’s behavior may change after he/she leaves the shelter. *
  • I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YVONNEKA FOUNDATION MAKES NO CLAIMS OR REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) AS TO THE TEMPERAMENT, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH OR MENTAL DISPOSITION OF SUBJECT ANIMAL. *
  • I hereby accept temporary possession of, right to, title to and responsibility for this Field Trip animal and hereby release and discharge Yvonneka Foundation forever from any liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by this Field Trip animal. *
  • I discharge Yvonneka Foundation from any causes of action, claims, suits or demands whatsoever that may arise as a result of such injury or damages, including instances involving the negligence of Yvonneka Foundation. *
  • I agree to indemnify Yvonneka Foundation from any such liability, causes of action, claims, suits or demands. I understand that I am responsible for all costs associated with the events involved with this Field Trip animal as of the date of this contract. *
  • If I would like to adopt the dog I have taken on a field trip, I understand I must fill out an adoption application and additional fees may apply. *
  • I understand that the Yvonneka Foundation reserves the right to deny service at any time. *

Register for Field Trip

Thank you for sharing your love and taking the time to walk one of our shelter dogs that is awaiting their forever home.

Please register and Jessy will contact you to arrange the details for your excursion.

Dog Walk Report

Thank you for sharing your love and taking the time to walk one of our shelter dogs that is awaiting their forever home.

Please share some comments about your day and any photos or video that we can share with our supporters.